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BG3.wiki's '''Editing Policy''' is a set of guidelines for editors to follow when contributing to the wiki. These are | BG3.wiki's '''Editing Policy''' is a set of guidelines for editors to follow when contributing to the wiki. These are principles that apply when reasonable, rather than a list of hard rules that must always be followed. | ||
== | == Conduct == | ||
Be civil and strive to reach a resolution to disputes through dialogue and discussion. Do not harass, insult, or make personal attacks toward other editors. | |||
Strive to be clear about your intentions. When making major edits, describe the nature of your edits by filling out the ''Summary'' field on the submission page. | |||
A single editor's personal preference or opinion about what goes on the wiki should not override all others. | |||
In case of disagreements, editing conflicts, or disputes, start a discussion on the Discussion / Talk page or the [https://discord.gg/K6R89fSZuF BG3.wiki Discord]. | |||
== Consensus == | |||
Consensus is the end result of productive discussion. It is not the result of a vote or the most popular opinion, but rather the end result of productive discussion and debate regarding the best practices for the wiki. | Consensus is the end result of productive discussion. It is not the result of a vote or the most popular opinion, but rather the end result of productive discussion and debate regarding the best practices for the wiki. | ||
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In the case of disputes and conflicts, it is always the goal to reach a consensus to improve the wiki, rather than to follow a list of arbitrary rules. | In the case of disputes and conflicts, it is always the goal to reach a consensus to improve the wiki, rather than to follow a list of arbitrary rules. | ||
== | == Improving articles == | ||
Be bold and take initiative to add new content to articles. Articles are never considered complete – add additional information or perspectives to articles as needed. | |||
Do not be afraid to add incomplete information to the wiki, but do not create empty or near-empty articles. | |||
==== | ==== Factuality and verification ==== | ||
Attempt to source information using the <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> tag. If an edit needs verification, add the <nowiki>{{verify}}</nowiki> template. | |||
Prioritise fixing factual errors over rewriting articles to conform to a specific style, and prioritise correcting factually incorrect information over removing it. | |||
Do not outright remove correct information that could be relevant to an article - rephrase and rework it. | |||
==== Objectivity and neutrality ==== | ==== Objectivity and neutrality ==== | ||
Maintain objectivity when editing the wiki, to the extent it is reasonable. Speculative or interpretive information should always be stated to be as such, should be written using neutral language, and should only be supplementary to an article. | |||
Strive for a neutral perspective, and add multiple points of view when necessary to ensure articles are balanced. | |||
== What to avoid == | == What to avoid == | ||